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Procon-SP survey finds 39.7% of bettors report debt after using betting sites

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Procon-SP reported that 39.7% of bettors in its survey said they had incurred debt after starting to use online gambling sites. The survey gathered responses from 2,724 consumers between 4 December 2025 and 9 January 2026; 13.03% said they bet online. Procon-SP said the findings would inform consumer guidance and future enforcement, prevention and education initiatives.

The reported debt findings will inform Procon-SP’s consumer guidance and future enforcement, prevention and education initiatives.

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Rio de Janeiro court orders illegal betting sites using Loterj branding suspended

A court in Rio de Janeiro ordered the immediate suspension of sports-betting sites operating without state authorisation and using Loterj’s branding, after a request from the state prosecution service. The order targets Digital Dreams and other defendants; it also requires payment blocking, identification of site owners and a ban on creating further unauthorised betting sites. The prosecution alleged that Digital Dreams used falsified documents to mimic Loterj authorisation, after its official accreditation application was rejected.

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